Asalaam Alaikum brothers and sisters. I believe in Islam and I will soon take my shahadah. I am 17 years old and i am african american. After i take my shahadah, do i have to wear a kufi everyday or when do i have to?

Replies: Posted By: semar
Date Posted: 20 June 2008 at 11:06am

Asslamu alaikum JihadX,

Glad to hear your decision. May Allah make it easy for you.

No you don't need to change anything in term of the way you look. Even your name you can keep the way it is. However if you want to change it is your choice.

Kufi is a culture in Muslim country/community, not part of the essence of Islamic teaching itself. The standard dressing in Islam is "modesty", so for men, like the general American dressing for work (office) or student for school that fully acceptable, no any other accessories are required.

-------------Salam/Peace,
Semar
The Prophet said: "Do not eat before you are hungry, and stop eating before you are full"
"1/3 of your stomach for food 1/3 for water, 1/3 for air"

Posted By: afeefa
Date Posted: 21 June 2008 at 2:00am

waaliakum assalam brother,

a hearty welcome to our beautiful world of islam brother its a very pleasing news u gave us,thank u so much.

hope u will achieve the greatest achievement of life and hope Allah grants u success n happiness both in this world n hereafter. ameen

Posted By: seekshidayath
Date Posted: 21 June 2008 at 6:11pm

Welcome to our boards of discussions - "Jihadx" and sister Afeefa.

Hope you enjoy your stay here.

Very glad to know that you shall be soon embracing Islam. May Allah swt help you to strive as a better muslim and grant you success both here and hereafter.

May Allah swt guide all of us. Ameen.

-------------Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “All the descendants of Adam are sinners, and the best of sinners are those who repent."

Posted By: JihadX
Date Posted: 22 June 2008 at 7:28am

shukran to all!

Posted By: seekshidayath
Date Posted: 22 June 2008 at 5:20pm

Brother, stay in touch with IC. And let us know the day you recite shahadah.

-------------Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “All the descendants of Adam are sinners, and the best of sinners are those who repent."

Posted By: JihadX
Date Posted: 22 June 2008 at 7:35pm

i will brother. I know it will be very soon.

Posted By: afeefa
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 5:01am

assalamualaikum,

thanks a lot seekshidayath. hope i will learn a lot here by your help n others. inshallah!

may Allah guide all of us to the most righteous path. ameen

Posted By: Skr_of_knwldg
Date Posted: 26 July 2008 at 11:20am

Assalamu Alaikum,

MashaAllah Brother Jihad :) May Allah Make it easy for you inshaAllah. Allahu Akhbar. Indeed, Who ever Allah has guided no one can mislead.

I am new in this forum, guess the "Starter " under my nick already says all. hehe!!!

Take care!!!

Posted By: JihadX
Date Posted: 26 July 2008 at 7:58pm

your from Nigeria? I know it is beautiful there. I would like to visit

-------------“The knife that slaughtered the guards at Bagram and set us free is now on its way to other places,”
_ The Mujahid, The Eminent, Sheikh Abu Yahya Al Libi

Posted By: Skr_of_knwldg
Date Posted: 26 July 2008 at 11:55pm

Salamu Alaikum,

yep!!! I am from Nigeria. yeah the tropical topography gives it a nice look. Alhamdulillah it is beautiful in some places. if you would really like to visit you should try out cities like Abuja, may be Bauchi, hmmm... where else??? hehe!!! Anyway, Just dont expect too much though... hehe!!!

Take care :)Abdullah

Posted By: peacemaker
Date Posted: 28 July 2008 at 10:41am

Originally posted by JihadX

Asalaam Alaikum brothers and sisters. I believe in Islam and I will soon take my shahadah. I am 17 years old and i am african american. After i take my shahadah, do i have to wear a kufi everyday or when do i have to?

Walaikum Salam,

It is quite belated response. I hope that you wouldn't mind my replying so late.

Welcome to the forum.

May Allah guide you at every step. Other participants in the thread have already addressed your concerns.

Jazak Allah Khair.

May Allah guide us all.

Peace

-------------Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny?
Qur'an 55:13